Whiten your teeth naturally with these simple home remedies

Changes in the colour of your teeth may be subtle and happen gradually. Some yellow colour may be inevitable. Teeth can look more yellow or darken especially as you age.

As the outer enamel wears away, the yellow dentin underneath becomes more visible. Dentin is the second layer of calcified tissue beneath the outside enamel layer.

There are plenty of products one can choose from to whiten their teeth. But most of these products contain bleach that is used as a whitening agent, which is not good. If you are looking for ways to whiten your teeth naturally, this article is a must-read.
 

Brushing your teeth: Your first plan of action should be to brush your teeth more often and in the correct manner. It’s especially important that you brush after consuming foods and drinks that can lead to yellow teeth. Brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes at a time. Make sure you get into all of the cracks and crevices. Brush your teeth gently in a circular motion to ensure you’re protecting your gums. Brush the inside, outside, and chewing surfaces of your teeth.

Oil pulling: Oil pulling is a traditional tooth whitening remedy used by Indians. This technique is also meant to improve your overall oral health and hygiene. To perform oil pulling, you have to squish oil around in your mouth. Any oil could be used for oil pulling, but sunflower oil and sesame oil are mostly used. Coconut oil is also a popular option as it tastes delightful and offers other health benefits as well. Oil pulling is useful because it helps remove many types of bacteria from the mouth. These bacteria cause plaque and make your teeth yellowish. Hence, oil pulling could be very useful for you in your tooth whitening quest.

Baking soda: Baking soda has natural whitening properties and thus is an important ingredient used in toothpaste. It's a mild abrasive that can scrub away the stains on teeth. It also helps create an alkaline environment in the mouth, which prevents bacteria from growing. Science has yet not proven that baking soda can whiten your teeth, but studies have shown that toothpaste that has baking soda has a significant whitening effect.

Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar can be used in very small amounts to whiten teeth. Make a mouthwash by mixing 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with 6 ounces of water. Swish the solution for 30 seconds. Then rinse with water and brush your teeth.

Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent that also kills the bacteria in your mouth. Hydrogen peroxide has been used for ages to clean wounds because of its ability to kill bacteria. Studies have found that a toothpaste containing baking soda and 1% hydrogen peroxide can lead to significantly whiter teeth.

Rub banana, orange, or lemon peels: To perform this “trick,” take a banana, orange, or lemon peel and gently rub it on your teeth. Keep rubbing it for about 2 minutes, then thoroughly wash your mouth and brush your teeth. The peels of these fruits contain citric acid, which theoretically helps in teeth whitening. If you’re having sensitivity issues, chances are your teeth enamel is weak or has worn off. In that case, it’s not recommended to use this remedy. If you have already tried and are having trouble with your teeth, visiting your dentist should be your immediate response.

Eat fruits and vegetables: A diet high in fruits and vegetables is great for your overall health and teeth. Crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can help rub the plaque away as you chew them. Though this is no substitute for brushing your teeth. Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to whiten your teeth.

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